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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.96, 643.32 and 289.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.96, 643.32 and 289.11 is: 399.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.96 : 643.32 = 289.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.96/643.32 = 289.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.96x = 643.32 × 289.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.96x = 185,988.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,988.04/465.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.15

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